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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Richmond small.Pox Hospital.

The House Committee on Counties,
Cities, and Towns viii hold meeting
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
to hear persons who may wish to
make statements for or against the
passage Of Mr.. WaddilPs bill, which
provides that citizens OF the county who
may have suffered damage to their pro-
perty by the location in their midst ol
the new smallpox hospital may re.
cover damages against the city ol
Richmond by suit in the Henrico Cir
cult Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

The highest price ever paid for land
nearly a mile from the corporate limits
of Richmond was obtained by Messrs.
t. j. Chafiin & Co., real estate agents
of this city, for Mrs. A. g. Martin. for
one and fourteen one hundredths Of IN
acre lying between Cary and Beverly
streets. Price paid, five thousand dol
lars. Buyers, Major John W. John.
son, Of birmingham, Alabama, and
Major James II. Dooley and Major
Joseph Bryan, OF this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Lee Camps Excursion.

Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans,
have accepted an invitation from John
A. Andrews Post, Grand Army of the
Republic, of Boston, to be their guests
on the occasion of the celebration of
the anniversary Of the battle OF Bunker
Hill next month. They will leave here
ON the 18th at 7 A. NJ. and arrive in
Boston at T:50 A. Nj. ON the 18th.
About eighty members viii go. On
their arrival in Boston they will, after
a short parade, be taken to q hotel !;
after dinner q trip down the harbor
and collation. at Deer island. In the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

z. D. COOK. 10 A. Ma groceries, s,erenxtcses.
furniture. &C.
J. THOMPSON BROWN q CO., 9 sP. NJ. foGr-
story double brick h uso on nortaeas, cor
uer rhhd and Cary streets.
SUTTON 4 CO., $50 T. NJ, thrce-story brlek
tenement No. seo4 east Broad street.
SAMPSON & ADAMSoN, 4 Y. NJ, two Iots 81 the
Manchester.
GEORGE W. MAYO. ick A. H.. household fur.
niture, biiiiard-table, coats, trimmed hAts,
laundry soap. &c. .4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

The novel entertainment OF n "quilt-
iDg-bee "at Grace-Street Baptist church
Thursday and Friday nights, 18th and
13th. Besides other attractions for
Friday night, the Sunfower concert
will be rendered by sixteen young peo--
pie. Refreshments and supper served
by the young ladies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
state democratic Committee.

The State Democratic Executive Com
mittee will be called together by its
chairman, Hon. John s. Barbour.
some day in June. They will meet in
this city, and will then decide where
and when the State Convention will be
held. Mr.. Barbour, who is now in the
city, dined with General j. Il. Ander.
son night before last, when Sir Edward
Thornton was also present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Fifth and Marshall str

INDORsEsESr or LEADING PHYSICIAN. !
have used DABBYs PaorHYLATro FLUID exten-
siv.ly as a disinfectsnt and deoaorizor AID
find IL an admirable preparation. Whenever
there are offensive discharges from wounds
Assesses, &c. Il is wonderful 10 rs action.
consider IL the best preparation know a
esrgle in diphtheria or scarlet fever"
j. CREswELL LEgIs. n. d.. Philaielphla.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Birmingham. Ala, Capitalists sssii
Qpxsur gfruuerfy an Richmond.

Messrs. r. L. ChafiD * Co. have re-
Gently sold one acre and fourteen one
hundredths of an acre lying between
Cary and Beverly streets. aud sdjoln'
ing the Reservoir ground, for $4,000.
Buyers Major John w. Johnson, OF
Birmingham, Ala, and Major James
II. Dooley and Major Joseph Bryan, OF
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
supreme Ceurs OF Appeals.

Dismal Swamp Land Company
against Macauleys personal represen-
tative. Argued by Judge William j.
Robertson for appellant and Otho &.
Kean, Esq, for appellee submitted.
Stokes and others against Van Wyck
and als. Argued by Colonel l.. ID.
Starks for plaintiffs in error and Rich
ard Wake, Esq, for defendants in
error and continued until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Mr.. Rrchanan. Of washinelon.

Mr.. Buchanan, Of Washington, offered q
following, Nhirn Was agreed 60:
Ec.0lteG. 1hnt so much Of Role si VIII
reads a. folloWg. 81 tiil ordered 60 be eu
ctofsed shall u0I have its third reading ual
tho epciosameut is actually hl1 pr1pcrl
done" De- suspended In the cG-c Of No. 3. ,
House Lin 20 ro'i'c, arrange, apd cOnsOiiGaa
INTO a code Tic general statutes Of iho Com
InOnWeGlth.
Thc hill was then placed on lts passage.
Gr. NGddill, Of ic.riao, said thr COD
mnny features was uo: properly framed. p.
hat il contsiucl many mistakes. lie cril.ci,u
il IN many particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Worry Valuable Tokens.

The employees in the Chesapeake and
Ohio machine-shops yesterday morn
ing presented their ex-machine fore
man, Mr. j. V. McDonough, with q
handsome silver pitcher and goblet, a
set of castors, set of knives and Jerks,
and a meerschaum pipe, as tokens OF
their esteem and friendship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

For many of the diseases of women,
DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef, aud Iron isa
most agreeable and efficient Tonic and
Nervine. Physicians recommend IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

evening they will visit Hollis-Street
Theatre. On the 18th there will DO
another parade and banquet In the
evening. The next day will be spent
in "go.ssyou-please" style-sighs-
eeeinor 2c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

READ AND PROFIT THEERBYii-To every
purchaser Of one box each Of my sALIcrLArsD
DKNrRIFRIcE and RuLAsDIsE MoUrn WASH,
the most delightful dental preparations on
the market, in the next sixty days shall give
. 26-cent toothbrush. Thus for an outlay Of co
cents you get what costs you ordinsrilyt.
X. q. CABRLL, Jr., Druggist
Third and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
1NrRnnrcrp ANn KErKrRsp.


Py Mr. Staples: TO repeal an net approve
February 20, 1ssG, entitled an act to autho-ilr
the mayor and council of the town OF Martin
Vile 10 borrow money and issue bonds thorefJ-.
Ry Mr.. LoveEstcin. Of Richmond: For the 'e-
lief of prorcrty-owneE In Henric1 county ur..
the site selected by the city Of Richmond for %
smallpox hospital. TIhe bill proposes %
amend the law so that the "proporty-OWner
shall he entitled TO recover Of the CITY Of Rich
mond In the modes prescnhed by this Law, suc.i
damages as shall be sustained by them ia con-
sequence Of the location and continuance %.
suCh boauftpl on said farf1 ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

makes very delicious and nourishing drink
II ls particularly adapted for persons Of weak
digestion, differing therein from all other -
coas In the market Ia half-pound and Eve
pound cases. Kept by all druggists and gro
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Property In the west End sssIl On
q Rise.

Messrs. r. b. Chaffin & Co. reported
sale on yesterday OF twelve acres at
81, ,666.67 per acre, and now report .
sale OF one acre and fourteen hmm
dredths OF an acre @. 5000. The
buyers are Major John w. johnson, OF
Birmingham, Ala, Major J. II. Dooley,
and Major Joseph Bryan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

We cell attention to the sale of that
beautiful Residence Property on the
northeast corner Of Third and Cary
streets this evening at 6 o'clock by j.
Thompson Brown Il Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Finest music Richmond has heard
for years. Two hundred persons on
the stage at one time. Mozart Acad.
envy of Music, under the direction OF
DIR. Carl Zerrahn, of Boston. Gene
raj admission, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

OTTERBuRN LlTmA AND MAGsEsn WATsB
cures dyspepsia, correc,s acidity OF the s.e-
mach. aids digestion. stimulates the appetite.
and builds up the system. Five gallons 70. ~
nj SCuENs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
spr,rg Meeting Post tponed.

The Virginia Riding and Driving
Club has postponed its spring meeting
from May 25th and 26th to June the
Sth and 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

The House met at Il o'cloci;-tho Speaker
fufu


BY Mr.. Miller, of Chesterfield: For tho rc
noyal q the dam at MRiIen's Adventure.
By Mr. Dunlop, Of Richmond city: 10 amen
the law iu relation to tho appointment Of com
missionor5 Ct courts. lIhs bin provides th'
TIC Chaucory Court o. Richmond shall h1s.
ten cufumissiouCTs, ~ nlsO the cOTDC-7tlY
courts with chapccry Jurisdiction and circ4i
courts of Augusta. litisylyania, LoId3Us
EockinChem, LouiPa, and Chesterfield lN
commis sioueis, and that the corimis. .orers g.
HuiicO county courts shall reside within :.
jurisdiction Of said courts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
TheVpperGaIiery-The Oratorie

The price of admission for the Ora
torio Saturday night to the upper gal
lery has been fixed at fifty cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
xaf. Iuxcstmeut.

Buy the New Improved York-the
best iron safe made. Strictly fire. aud
burglar-proof A. l.. Owen, Agent,
419 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Where prices are usually low you can
look for lower prices at "A Special Sale,
so don't fail to attend the sale OF
Held x Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

HArHoRs WATER Is a delightful beverage
For sale by druggists, grocers, aud wino-meg-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
vyueh of AspsraguS.

containing sixteen stalks and weighing
four pounds. was shown us yesterday,
raised by II. G. Hechler, OF Henrico
county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

TIE GREATEST ATTRAtTIOS on Cary stree a
the sED-FRoST COAL oFFIcE of c. ". WLsr
Date OF Crump Il Wesp, i7ii Cary strec;.
Phone 2sS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
p.s.r,sa sca,.-rne orater,o.'

Box-sheet opened yesterday at Manly
b. Ramos ~ Co. s, but the rain cansed
many persons not TO purchase tickets.
Choice seats can still be gotten.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

HATHoRs WATER, Saratoga, n. Y.-aa agree
able aperient For sale by all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Phillips's pigestible Cocoa

HATHoRs WATER, Saratoga, n. "a plea
SAINT spenent Sold by all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Oratorie Box-sheet
now open at Ramos X Co.'S.

II has stood the test of thirty years
Dowden's Dental Fluid. Take no sub
stitute. For sale by all druggists.
II. NJ. SHIELD q Co.,
Fifth and Marshall streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Honse OF neicGates.

The UoCsc OF Delegates Vas in co0tinu0u'
scss ION from J.. -. Iues4ay Until 1919 ycliar
day molnipf
The democratic monitors divided thcmseivc
into two Iolcfs. the hrs. ~ which LEFT the hal
al - o'clock midnight md returned at A. h
yesterday The second relief set from mid
night until 4. D. yesterday. During all Tai
long session the reading from tho tlcr6s des
of he revised Co0e ttg rlgcsl went on a. "a
demand cf certain Of the Republican mon
ltrs. nad about ~ pages had boon read who
(lc collectors" ielng absent from tie hai
sr. Mayo. II, publican, POyel tilt thc iarihr
TCGGirg cf fhe I'D Le dispensed with. No Oi
ictlCn leiuG heard from any quarter, tht
Chair Or FiCcnD declared tho motion ca"
rcd. Hrd. on modon %. Sir. Pollard. the Holg.
~ 1910 adjourned. The Republican MON
lcfr WHO hGd n.nlc themselves prominent
demanding tho useless reading OF the b.
leaned Of what lGd q .cIuca when N WAs Ca
Ialc 10 re,oycT The position lost, aud thoi
icsfrrs nay BE- better inaginci thGa de-
scfiDcd 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

virginia Chief and Silver Spray smoking
Tobacco. Finest made for cigarettes and
pipe. TRIBBETT & TAYLOR, Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Puck, Harper's Weekly, and Frank
Leslie's have been received from N.
Leonard, Newsdealer, 906 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

nkTHoRs WATER, from Saratoga spdnr,,
New York. for Gout and Kidney troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

IN rcspcnsc to House ro1oiui1n inst-Tat.n
The Auditor TO report 20 the House tho GmolL
of costs and attorneys fees paid iu deiendin'
COUPON cases that have been settled. The Aua
tor cent in n TONG itemizcd account which. al
Gad no. gave The costs a. ss,5Jl.0j; Attorney
fees, $3.50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

HATHoRs WATER Is supplied 10 the trade by
Purcell, Ladd 4 Co. Wholesale Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
OTHER REPORTS.

Among the bills reported from committee
were the following TO empower Inc Board 90
supervisors Of SurTy county % increase he
pay Of certain county officers laiverselyl; ~
incorporate the Magnetic Nining Company: %
INCORPORATE the Southwest Virginia Aincra'
Land Company: 10 Incorporate the Chester
y-hanufacturing Company, with amend
mcnts; 10 Incorporate me Kentucky, Virginia
and Tennessee Coal-Nining end Development
Company; 10 incorpOrnte the Lyon d0nu'ac.
turing Company: 10 amend section Of an act
70 amend section s. chapter Gl, Code Of 1873. In
reference TO the construction Of branch rail-
roads or lateral works, approved March 4. 1870 :
extending the time within which mining aud
manufacturing companies may organize or re-
sumo operations. with the rccOmm cndatiOn
hat IL do not pass; to ratity and confirm tho
], ase Of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway 30
the NewpOrt-News and hississippi-Nallc Com
pany.
Bills INTRODUCED AND PLACED OS THE CAIEH-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

II you want white teeth, use Dow
den's Dental Fluid. All druggists.
Price 30 cents.
II. II. SHIELD h Co,
Fifth and Mnr.hall strnets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Mr.. KOiner offered Tho following, which
unanimously adopted:
Whereas all tie efforts mado 10 ssttle Tia
state dent controversy With the commissioncr
Of the foreign bcndholders' association ha
failed and whorcas every admissible suDir
OF taxation has beer sought and taxed % Gur.
ment the revenue 10 pay the interest on t'c
public debt under the various schemes Of ss.--
Element which have been proposed by tii
state; and whereas the last profer Of settle
ment has been continued for more than flv'
years and accepted hy only small portion Of a'
public creditors and the excess Of rcycauc pr
duced by the increased taxation over the - 20
cessary expenditure Of the goyorument in
several departments and tho interest on q.
debt as provided under the ct of l1th Feb j.
airy. 1882, If loft in ne hands the iex-pay"r'
would afsrd relief 10 Them and would be Ino-o
profitably employed Until tho crcdIlors Of 80
state shall manifest q disposition 20 raGeiyS j.:
therefore he II
RoSOired, That the COMMITTEES on Finance -.
and they are hereby, requested 10 Inquire if' d
the oXpedlcncy Of making notable reduction
on ali taxes so sS 70 provide only roy0a-S
enough for current expenses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Mr. Dalton. Of Norfolk, innoduccd n H.
which, under suspensions Of me rules. was as
yauccd 20 its Immediate pesss-r. 20 ameu
and re-enact section 80 Of an act in force Jan"
airy q, 1881, entitled an act providing q chlrio
for the city Of Norfolk, and repeating ihe exi-
ing charter, approved April Il, le2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
pn1s INTRODUCED AND PLACED on THE cIrv-

By Mr.. Staples, OF Patrick To amend soc
tion lG Of an act approved April .. 1sS1, amend
iuR IN act toincorporaie the town OF Martins
Vile, in tie county OF Henry, IA amended. a.
by Mr. Mccormick, OF Clarke: To amend o.
charter Of the Winchester Gas Company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Celebrated Bird smoking Tobs,oo. TRIi.
BETT 4 TAYLOR, sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

HArHORs WATER. Saratoga. v. Y, for the IL
geetiye organs. Sold by all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

HArnoRs WATER Is supplied a, all hotels and
grocery stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

You should attend the Special Sale
now gong on ut HELD ~ 20.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
Money FOR yR. WILSON.

On motion Of Mr. Read.
Res0ired, That the Clerk Of the Senate is
hereby authorized 10 issue his warrant io VII
liam Wilson for eleven days attendance as
Doorkeeper Of the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Er. Koiuor demanded .ra previous question
md. it icing ordered al puf, the bill a
motion 10 reconsider ya9 lc5;, and a. 3lj "a.
Serate. On motion of .r McCormicG, aI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
THALHIMER BROTHERS.
SUCCESS CROWNS OUR EVERY EFFORT.
NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS" Is TRULY APPLICABLE TO
OUR BUSINESS THIS SEASON.

the tnea
o M 8
81
IS
Shs our Lk trade th 9 eR truly g
e.
s
ntrc am " = IA
r q lt .ru f0r rn0nc
n 1o 10
4ty auda Ifr less soCnc uan Oh ehad clsowher
Ia ar at W
city,
O O
to lcud ha @ e y we q
CHDR% GAzE and 8ALBMGGAN UNDERWEARa prices
wlpI r ai0utou
@ Rl q q q y
,a aIinciyc bargain For bts
THALUIM BROTHERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
PROM THE HOUSE.

A message was received from tho House Of
Delegates by Mr.. Cardwell, Of Hanover, who
informed the Senate that the House had agreed
10 the Senate joint resolution providing for ne
destruction In the presence OF legislative
COMMITTEES Of the plates on which the Kendall
Bank Note Company Of New York printed GER
tain bonds for the State.
The Chair appointed Mr.. Heaton as msn-
ber OF the coEs mittee on the par, Of the Sona;c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

Nervous ladies' should try DR.. Hen
ley's Celery, Beef, and Iron.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
TEE KAILEOAD-oFncR BILL

Mr.. Ellyson moved 10 take up out Of is or'' n
his bin requiring the railroad companies chGr-
tered by the state TO have their general oflirof
in the State.
MIR HeGton was opposed 70 considering the
question at this time. The House had made a
similar bill the special order for Friday, aud h-
thought Il would be z waste Of time for ga
Senate 20 cOnsiccrth bin until after tho House
had disyossd Of the matter.
Mr.. Mickham was willing 10 consider t nov.
He thought the Senate could Kill the bill.
MIR. Ellyson hoped The bin would be con-
sidered today. IL was measure IN which ilc
peCple OF Richmond fclt very great intert- T.
They had suffered by the removal Of the Offices
Of ono company. and II was rumOred michi
,ufior by the removal Of another He want =
the Senate 70 take up the bill aud pass it -
day.
The Senate, by vote Of l6 to II. refused to
take up the bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
JURISDICTION or JrsTICgs


Mr.. Gordon moved that the Senate proceed 20
the consideration Of House bills on the calea-
dar.
Mr.. Causoy msyed as asubstitute that Sena. c
bills be considered. Agreed 20.
The first bill which came up was tho one 20
amend an act approved February q, 1880. ~
titled an act 20 amend section OF chapter Il
Of the Code Of 1873, in relation t. the lurisdic-
ton Of Justices as amended by an act IN force
January 28, 1884. The object OF the bill is 20
place small claims ON the same footing with
large ones, In that the defendants may take
them up 10 the Circuit Court
Messrs. Staples and Williams warmly odyO-
Gated the measure, and Nessrs. Keezeli and
Mickham ssrenuously opposed il on the two
grounds that II was ia effect stay-law, which
the Constitution positively prohibits, and that
IL will work 10 the Injury Of the purchasers oi
fertilizers. for whose benefit IL Is especially in
tended, IN that the COSTS in taking tho cases %
the circuit courts will lie very great. ar
Wickh1m said enough money had been wasted
in buying fertilizers since 1854 10 have paid tho
State eebt.
Mr.. Edmunds demanded the pending qucs-
ton, and the bill ordered 10 its engross
ment by the vote Of "a TO II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12
DEBATE ON THE CODE
AFTER AN ALL-NIeHr SESSION THE
BILL PASSES THE HOUSE.
Various Debt Measures Passsd-PrOposi-
tien to Reduce Taxation Convict.
Labor Discussion.

The House set from p. NJ. Tuesday
until 1910 A. M. yesterday ; then met
again at ii A. NJ. and remained in ses-
sion until nearly p. NJ. The Code
was passed without amendment. A
formal motion to reconsider is pending
and will he disposed of to-day.
The Senate spent nearly the entire
day considering q bill with reference
TO working convicts on railroads.
A resolution was adopted looking to
reduction of taxation.
Following are the proceedings in
detail:
Senate.
The Senate met yesterday az - O'Clock NJ
Hon. John l.. Hurt, President pro tcbl., In the
chair. There was no prayer.
The majority Of the bills passed by the House
on Tuesday and communicated 20 the Sena'e
in the usual morning message we're twice read
and placed on the calendar.
House bin 70 incorporate the virginia and
North Carolina Wheel Company was, on mo-
ton Of Mr.. LOyenstein. laid on the table. a
similar bin having bsen passed by the senhe.
NO SOCIAL EoUALITY.
Mr. Berry. from the Committee on General
Laws Of which he IL chairman, reported nc
petition Of coorcd citizens Of the State asking
the passage Of civil rights bill. which was
presented on Tuesday by Mr.. Norton tcOloradi,
Of Yoik county, with the following endorse
mcnt: The committee report hat tho bill
asked FOR by said petition be not passed. ans That
IL is inexpedient 10 leGislote or tho subject
THE KNIGHTS PETITION.
Br. Berry reported the petition of Newport
and Stewart Assemblies, knlghts Of Labor. 81
Newport News. asking the repeal Of al iaw g
supporting and hiinging convict labor In COM
petition with organized and legitimate lan1-.
for tho reason Tint by these laws honest ami
Legitimate latOr is deprived Of tho ricik wli-n
naturally belong to II by bridging Outl.ys an;
the worst element Of society in competition
with it," with the recommendation tlat Tai
committee be discharged from the furiho~
consideration Of ths bill and that 70 be rsfcrrc
10 The Committee on Puhlic Institutions GnI
Education. Agreed TO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-12

T,OR SALE, sHELvINGa, SHOW
IL cAGHA
LARGE GLASS CASE viA Siaizs doersA
Inquire u sls ssss Broa1 srsse
ny l3-eodst'